Top 10 Best Virginia Catholic Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 catholic private high schools serving 7,171 students in Virginia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Virginia.
The best top ranked catholic private high schools in Virginia include Peninsula Catholic High School, Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School and St. Paul VI Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.

Top Ranked Catholic Private High Schools in Virginia (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Peninsula Catholic High School
Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Grades: 8-12
| 283 students
Benedictine College Preparatory
Benedictine College Preparatory Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
12829 River Road
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,180 students
Bishop Ireton High School
Bishop Ireton High School Photo - receiving Communion at Mass
(Catholic)
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Grades: NS-12
| 484 students
Catholic High School
Catholic High School Photo - Welcome! Welcome to Catholic High School! This building is a special place...It is home to the Crusaders. Come in and let us show you around!
(Catholic)
4552 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Oakcrest School
Oakcrest School Photo - Oakcrest School is an independent school for girls in grades 6-12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church. For over 45 years, the school has provided an exceptional liberal arts education to girls of all faiths while fulfilling its mission to challenge and inspire its students to thrive in college and throughout their lives. Learn more at Oakcrest.org.
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
1619 Crowell Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 790-5450
Grades: 6-12
| 302 students
Roanoke Catholic School
Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.
(Catholic)
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Grades: PK-12
| 461 students
17700 Dominican Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
St. Paul VI Catholic High School
St. Paul VI Catholic High School Photo - With our challenging academic curriculum, distinguished performance and fine arts programs, outstanding sports, and wide-ranging extracurricular activities, Paul VI is recognized as one of the finest college preparatory Catholic high schools in the country. Above all, our school`s unique character fosters a sense of community and dedication that encourages each individual to be extraordinary.
(Catholic)
42341 Braddock Road
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 352-0925
Grades: 9-12
| 1,193 students
Seton School
(Catholic)
9314 Maple St
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-3220
Grades: 7-12
| 355 students
Walsingham Academy
(Catholic)
1100 Jamestown Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 229-6026
Grades: PK-12
| 430 students
The Barry Robinson Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Grades: 2-12
| 49 students
Cardinal Newman Academy
(Catholic)
8706 Quaker Ln
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 447-0161
Grades: 9-11
| 10 students
Chelsea Academy
(Catholic)
4 Family Life Ln
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-0622
Grades: 4-12
| 138 students
St. Michael The Archangel High School
(Catholic)
(3)
6301 Campus Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-8748
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students

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